Topic
Franchising
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California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Franchise 101: Thank God I’m a Country Brand; and World’s Worst Franchise Abandonment
Franchisor 101: Thank God I’m a Country Brand The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that a hotel franchisor did not break its promise of territorial protection when…
Waldrop & Colvin Legal Blog
Washington Franchise Broker Rules: 2026 Regulatory Update
Washington State is taking another step toward increased regulatory oversight of franchise brokers. On October 12, 2026, the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Securities Division, filed a Preproposal Statement…
Rush on Business
The Franchise Agreement Is Designed to Protect the Franchisor. Who Is Protecting You?
By Rush Nigut
The franchisor has lawyers protecting its interests. Before you sign a franchise agreement, you should ask yourself one important question: Who is protecting yours? Buying a franchise can be an…
California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Need to Build a Strong Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship
Many factors contribute to franchise success, including a proven business model, substantial resources, and the ability to meet consumer needs. But even the strongest franchise system may struggle to succeed…
Rush on Business
Franchise Negotiation Case Study: Franchisor Said They Wouldn’t Negotiate. Then Everything Changed.
By Rush Nigut
A franchisor said it wouldn't negotiate. Learn how one franchisee secured major concessions on liquidated damages, Iowa franchise law, and product delivery.
Rush on Business
Can Your Franchisor Require You to Buy From Its Suppliers? Iowa Law Deserves a Closer Look
By Rush Nigut
Can a franchisor require specific suppliers? Learn how Iowa Code 537A.10 addresses purchasing restrictions and what franchisees should review.
Lathrop GPM
Federal District Court in Oklahoma Finds Jani-King Franchisees Are Employees Under the FLSA and Grants Motion for Summary Judgment to Acting Secretary of Labor
By Lathrop GPM
The Acting Secretary of Labor recently sued Jani-King of Oklahoma, Inc. (JKO), a regional franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, alleging that JKO violated the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) employer…
Rush on Business
Your Franchise Territory May Protect Less Than You Think
By Rush Nigut
A protected franchise territory may leave room for online sales, national accounts and competing brands. Learn what to review before signing.
Canadian Labour and Employment Law
How Much Control Is Too Much? Common Employer Risks for Franchisors
By Matthew De Lio, David McIsaac
Most franchisors understand that franchisees are responsible for their own employees, and that a specific benefit of this arrangement is that it protects the franchisor from employment-related obligations to the…
California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Franchise 101: A Committed Medical Group; and Out of The Closet Competition
Franchisor 101: A Committed Medical Group A federal district court in Alabama found that a franchisor wrongfully refused to offer a successor agreement to a franchise developer, holding that the…